USF is in the midst of an NFL draft drought in program history, having not had a player selected since 2018. 

Last month, USF had 17 players participate in its pro day in front of NFL scouts and personnel. Here are a few players that may have their names called at the NFL draft this weekend. 

Sean Atkins, WR

The former walk-on leaves as one of the most productive Bulls in history. His 200 receptions and 2,167 receiving yards are program records. 

Atkins’ 2023 season was one of the best offensive seasons for any player in USF history. He became the only Bulls receiver to surpass 1,000 yards. His 92 receptions were the most in a single season. 

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The stats speak for themselves. 

But perhaps a knock on his NFL draft stock is his size. The 23-year old receiver measured in at 5-foot-8 and 177 pounds at his pro day last month. That’s three inches and over 20 pounds lighter than the average professional wideout.

That disadvantage doesn’t stop the sixth-year senior, who’s been with USF since 2019.

“I feel like I can still get open no matter who’s guarding me, and it doesn’t matter about height or weight, just the dog in the fight,” Atkins said at his pro day. 

Nay’Quan Wright, RB

Coming in at 5-foot-9 and 203 pounds, Wright packs a punch as a ball carrier. His 22 receptions last season also showed he can be a receiving threat when called on. 

He also ran a 4.38 40-yard dash at USF’s pro day. That would’ve ranked second among running backs at the NFL combine. 

Wright transferred to USF from Florida in 2023 and has played in every single game in his two seasons with the Bulls. 

“I played a lot of football man,” Wright said at USF’s pro day. “I hope if they didn’t catch it the past two seasons at USF, they saw it at Florida.” 

His 108 carries for 797 rushing yards led the Bulls in 2023. The carries and yardage dropped last season as the backfield became more crowded, but Wright bumped his yards per attempt from 4.4 to 4.7. 

He also had a knack for finding the endzone, scoring eight touchdowns in each of his two seasons. 

      Kelley Joiner Jr., RB

Part of the reason why Wright’s stats dropped off last season was the emergence of Joiner – a sixth-year running back who had a career year. 

He led the Bulls on the ground with 799 yards and 12 touchdowns. Joiner – who was briefly moved to wide receiver in 2023 – also caught two touchdown receptions. 

“I can play a little slot [receiver], a little running back,” Joiner said at USF’s pro day. “Game film shows it all.” 

Much like Atkins, the body of work is there. Joiner ranks fifth in USF history with 2,211 rushing yards across 56 games played.

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But there could be age concerns. Joiner turned 26 years old last month, well into what is considered the prime for most NFL running backs. 

Andrew Stokes, P

Stokes isn’t the typical NFL prospect. 

The 31-year-old Australian native spent seven years playing Australian rules football before committing to USF in 2020. He played in 43 games, setting numerous program records along the way. 

His 197 punts for 8,277 yards rank second in USF history. He averaged 45.4 yards per punt last season, the second highest in program history. 

Stokes was the only Bull to be named to the All-AAC First Team last year. He was also named an honorary All-American by Phil Steele.  

Australian punters have carved out a niche in the NFL in recent years. Five professional teams currently have one on their rosters.

Past Success

The Bulls have had 30 players picked in the NFL draft, but none since 2018.

Selected in that draft seven years ago were defensive lineman Deadrin Senat, who was picked in the third round by the Atlanta Falcons and wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who was selected in the fifth round by the Green Bay Packers. 

USF has two first-round picks in program history. Cornerback Mike Jenkins went 25th overall in 2008 and Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul went 15th overall in 2010.

The 2025 NFL Draft takes place this week in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The first round begins at 8 p.m. Thursday. Rounds 2 and 3 will start 6 p.m. Friday and rounds 4-7 will be at 12 p.m. Saturday. All three days will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN.